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145 Thyroid cancer cases confirmed in Fukushima as of September 30, 2016--101 in the first round and 44 in the second round (Total of 183 cases including suspected cancer cases--115 in the first round and 68 in the second round).On December 27, 2016, the 25th Oversight Committee for Fukushima Health Management Survey convened in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Among other information, the Oversight Committee released the latest results (as of September 30, 2016) of thesecond and third rounds of the Thyroid Ultrasound Examination (TUE). Official English translation of the results is posted here. The narrative below presents basic facts from the new data in perspective, including information covered during the committee meeting and the subsequent press conference.

OverviewAs of September 30, 2016, there are 9 more cases with cancer or suspicion of cancer from the second round, making a grand total of 183 (184 including the single case of post-surgically confirmed benign nodule) for…

The program featured the usual suspects from the pro-nuclear camp as some of the presenters who informed the audience that "Fukushima is different from Chernobyl" and emphasized the risk of overdiagnosis from cancer screening. This post focuses on clinical informa…